First Time Beach + Florida Friends

I have been dying all summer to feel the beach rays & eat some Rita's. We finally made it.

The Beach may have involved a lot of crap to carry and things to remember, but it was worth it. She was fearless with the water and had it not been nap time, I feel like we could have stayed forever. The beach is a friend, but it was great to spend time with grandma and catch up with a childhood friend as well.

We met up with Satha & Andrew at the mall. Toddlers don't provide the easiest ways to catch up, but how can you not love a lovable girl except to chase after her and keep her from knocking down all the clothes & children? Andrew is such a good helper and tolerator.

Then we met up with some friends from middle school/high school for tacos and a little pool time. We like to test your home's childproofness by eating all the cat toys. I just wish we took more/better photos. I hate to think we won't be together again for a long time. Everyone is building their own life; it's nice when we can still find time to come together again.

And then Lexi quickly became the life of the party at the wedding reception. This time the boys were receptive to her affection.

My girlfriends from YW. Oh let's just be grateful time has passed! I love them!

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